The Rivers State Police Command say, its officers have rescued an employee of the African Independent Television (AIT), Mr. Joseph Osademe and his wife, who were abducted by unknown gunmen on Saturday evening.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Nnamdi Omoni, who confirmed the development, said they were rescued by the operatives of the special Area Police Division, Rumuokoro and the special squad of the Inspector-General of Police.
He said: “Operatives of the Special Area Police Division, Rumuokoro and the IGP Squad, last night rescued Mr Joseph Osademe, a Staff of African Independent Television (AIT) and his wife who were abducted at the early hours of the evening, yesterday by four unknown armed men.
“In a swift response to the distress call, the Police Teams immediately mobilized to the scene and rescued them, where they were kept in an uncompleted building.
“Their Car was also recovered and taken to the Station”.
